Incompatible with God's design a history of the women's ordination movement in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church - Daigler, Mary Jeremy, 1938- (Lanham : Scarecrow Press, 2012)
Illuminating a design, early American period (civil and church influences), early 20th century to Vatican II -- Braid, immediately post-Vatican II -- Mosaic, roles of women religious in the movement -- Circles, U.S. movement organizes -- Cross, clergy, Vatican teachings, hierarchy -- Centripetal lines, international influences on the U.S. movement -- Upward spiral, early and ongoing challenges.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Keywords: Ordination of women -- Catholic Church; Women in the Catholic Church -- History; Women clergy; RELIGION / Christian Church / Leadership; RELIGION / Leadership; Electronic books